Bleeding Green by Christopher Price
Bleeding Green recounts the story of the Hartford Whalers NHL franchise. This book recounts the people, trivia, and stats that made the Whalers a storybook franchise.
September Book Competition - Historical Fiction
My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Historical Fiction (preferably spooky)” for September. This month, there was a clear winner!
The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman
Kinch is a member of the Thieves Guild. When an attack on a solo traveler, Galva, goes wrong, he’s tasked to accompany (or follow) her to the far northwest corner of the world, Oustrim. First, they seek out a witch, Norrigal, who joins their party. Along the way, Kinch, Galva, and Norrigal get into scrapes and get themselves out of trouble.
Best Books for Autumn 2022
Ready for Autumn? Here are some of the best reads for the Autumn season!
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith
Despite a full client list and a waiting list, when two YouTube creators are attacked in London, the Strike Detective Agency has one more case they can’t turn away.
A Hard Kick in the Nuts by Stephen Steve-O Glover
Despite the mind-numbingly stupid things Glover and the Jackass crew get up to, Steve-O is a smart guy. Now, he’s healthy and sober, and this book is an exercise in learning from your mistakes, self-improvement, and growth. Throughout the book, Steve-O talks about his addictions (several), his career (varied), and how he’s had a roller coaster of a life.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Mika builds strong relationships with all the members of Nowhere House while working with the three young witches to teach them to control their powers. When this unique family finds themselves in potential trouble, Mika must choose between following the carefully prescribed rules or following her heart.
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
As the last (barely) surviving member of his household, Robin knows he’s hallucinating when a white man hands him a silver bar that heals him. Under the guardianship of Professor Lovell, Robin is tutored and educated until it’s time for him to begin studying at the prestigious Oxford University. When Robin uncovers a plot for the British to go to war with China, he, and his cohorts, must decide if their allegiances lie with the Crown or with a homeland they never truly knew.
Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans
As more and more unusual events unfold in the city of Bezim, Siyon realizes that he may be the one responsible from saving the city, its people, and the Mundane plane from certain destruction.
August Book Competition - Mystery or Thriller
My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Mystery/Thriller” for August and it was a tough choice.
Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
Following the events in Shanghai with Juliette and Roma, Rosalind Lang is now working for the Nationalists as an assassin fighting both Communists and Imperial Japan. When her new assignment finds her playing house with another agent, Rosalind must find a way to do her job and keep her walls up to protect both national and personal secrets.
5 Easy Ways to Get Non-Readers Reading
Because we know the magic of reading and experience it daily, we often try to get non-readers to read. We want to share the things we love. Whether a kid or adult, there are some great ways to get your loved ones reading.
In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker
When Addison Haywood’s magic breaks and the Shadow Garden starts to suffer, three generations of Haywood women must work together, with the help of a mysterious visitor, to untangle the mystery of the Bonner’s Bourbon and a death from twenty-five years prior.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
Emily Wilde, a young Oxford professor, puts her research above all else. She's logical, level-headed, and listens to her head (not her heart). While on her last research trip, Emily makes some mistakes interacting with the locals, but more than makes up for it as her research on the Hidden Ones uncovers unexpected knowledge, friendship, and love.
Book Lingo: What's an ARC?
If you spend anytime on Bookstagram or BookTok (meaning book content on Instagram or TikTok), you’ve probably seen “ARC” more than a few times. If you’re new to the world of book-themed social media, you might wonder what is an ARC?
Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings by Neil S. Price
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Vikings. Price discusses everything from gender-fluid Vikings, how they raised their children and managed a household, their burials, their raids, and their explorations around the world.
July's Book Competition - Non Fiction by BIPOC Author
My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Non-fiction by BIPOC author” for July.
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
We follow Kaikeyi’s story as she navigates the difficulties of being a woman in a patriarchy, being a queen in a foreign land, and being the mother to a difficult child. This beautifully written story is a fresh take on the Ramayana of Hindu storiers and should be on your TBR list.
King of Scars Duology by Leigh Bardugo
The King of Scars series is the last set of books (so far) in the Grishaverse by Leigh Bardugo. This epic duology follows the stories of King Nikolai Lantsov, his Grisha General Zoya, Grisha spy Nina, and those wanting to keep Ravka from war. Myth becomes reality as the book closes on the Grishaverse… for now.